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We can expect some extremely ho tweather over the course of today. In fact, the region couild experience humidity in the hight 30's again today Warning Prepardedness Meteoroligist with Environment Canada Geoff Coulson says the warm weather may bring along an unstable air mass.
Make suer you slap on some sun screen during the day though as the UV index is expected to be very high. ...

Elgin County hsa introduced a new economic development advisory group. Alan Smith, General Manager of Economic Development and Tourism in Elgin County says the group will be great for the community.
Smith adds that Elgin County's needs are always eveolving and this new group will be able to meet future needs. He expressess hope to get meetings started by the end of June wtih September ...

The Great Lakes Internatioinal Air Show is less than a month away. Hugh Shields, Chief Executive Officer of the show, says preparations are nearly complete. He adds that there will be lots of new highlights this year.
Shields adds that the Snowbirds will start the show, which is very exciting for them. Money raised form the event goes to multiple charities, including St.Thomas ...

Elgin Middlesex London MPP Jeff Yurek has called for Minister Madeleine Meilleur to resign. Yurek says taht Meilleur laid blame fo the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre's problems on th officers.
Minister Meilleur has apologized for the offense her comment may have caused, but has yet to retract the statement. MPP Yurek says that the fires on Tuesday night are just symptoms of the systematic ...

The management of Ontario's jails by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services is under scrutiny i light of the failure by the Ministry to address problems at the Elgin-Middleses Detention Centre. MPP for Elgin-Middlesex London Jeff Yurek says they need to come up with a solution now.
Yurek added taht Minister Meilleur (may yur) should be addressing issues with her current ...

A fire broke out this morning at the corner of Hiawatha and Talbot Street. Fire officials confirm that some garbage bags in the doorway of the building were set ablaze.
The fire extended through the glass door and into the ceiling area. Crews put the fire out and cleared teh buiding of smoke. The investigation is now in the hands of the St.Thomas Police Department. No injuries ...

The Port Stanley Terminal Railway is gearing up fo another busy summer. Already, they have hosted hundreds of families who have taken a ride on the green train.
PSTR President Dan Vernacki say's the village is excited by the opening of the L&PS Rail Corridor in St.Thomas this summer.. Vernacki added that there won't be any regular service from St.Thomas this summer.

Elgin County is having their 3rd annual motorcycle charity ride for United Way this Friday. Starting at 1 pm sharp, riders will tour through the ears end of the county, beginning in Aylmer and ending in Port Stanley. However, Lindsey Morrit, Marketing Asistant with the County of Elgin, says it's not just a bike ride..
Morrit adds that you don't even need to drive a bide, as they're also ...

The CENTURY 21 System launched a Curb Appeal campaign and contest on May 8, 2013 due to the incredible consumer excitement surrounding the recent CENTURY 21 Canada Open House Weekend BLITZ Contest! Enter to win a landscaping consult and curb appeal blueprint fomr celebrity outdoor designer CARSON ARTHUR by visiting www.century21.ca/CurbAppeal
"Homeowners are seeing ...

You have decided to take that first steo toward purchasing a home and with excitement, start visiting some open houses. While aesthetics are important, it's crucial to look beyond the window-dressings yourself before you hire a qualified home inspector.
Here are some common problem areas to look for while touring an open house.
GENERAL UPKEEP - look for cracks, especially above door frames. ...

Elgin-Middlesex London MPP Jeff Yurek recently met with other London are MPP's at London City Hall. Yurek says numerous things were brought up, including unemployment. Yurek feels these meetings are very valuable to be a part of.
He mentioned the main focus has to be on the province getting their financial orders in place to provide stable and long term funding ...

St.Thomas Mayor Heather Jackson is back in St.Thomas after travelling to South Korea and Japan. This trip was for the SOMA Regional Marketing Group which St.Thomas is a part of. Jackson say's the got a lot accomplished in the week and a half that they were there.
Jackson say's that there is always some possibility to attract Japanese and Korean companies to our ...

Tonight (May 23rd) there will be a Cancer Relay For Life Volunteer Registratiopn and information Night at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 6:30 until 8 pm. Co-chair of Relay Bev Trethaway says the volunteers are looking good, but they can always use more. Trethaway mentioned that this event is open to people who have already registered or people interested in helping out.
She thinks ...

The St.Thomas and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 2nd annual MP/MPP Luncheon of Friday May 24th. Member of Parliament Joe Preston and Member of Provincial Parliament Jeff Yurek will answer questions in an open question-and-answer session at the St.Anne's Centre. Chamber President Bob Hammersley says he has several questions he will be posing as ...

Disbrowe Chevrolet Buick GMC is running a great event to coincide with Relay For Life. Owner Karen Johnson says they're excited for their Drive for a Cause event, which is a test drive fundraiser with GM and this year they have chose the Canadian Cancer Society as their charity. Johnson mentioned that anyone over 21 wit ha valid drivers licence can test drive a vehicle and they'll ...

The recently shut down Timken Plant (1055 Talbot St. will hold an auction on various pieces of the local factory including grinders, cranes, air compressors, etc. The auction begins at 10:30 am today. (May 22)

The Great Lakes International Airshow has confirmed that the BAC Strikewater will appear at this weeks show (pictured)
The British designed jet joins a great lineup for this years show June 28-30 at the St.Thomas Airport. Online tickets are now available fo the show at www.greatlakesinternationalairshow.ca

Great home values still exist and as mortgage rates seem to stabilize NOW is the time to buy your new home!! Take advantage of the spring market in the London and surrounding areas! Don't forget about St.Thomas!!

Get ready to pay for parking when you visit Port Stanley. They have joined the list of beach towns in Southern Ontario who are now charging when you visit for the day. Central Elgin Mayor Bill Walters says pay parking begins this weekend at 5 different locations in the Village.
There will be no charge to park on streets in the vicinity of the Main Beach. Vehilces, illegally ...

No need to panic - The LCBO has reached a tentative deal with its unionized employees. The strike deadline was last night at midnight. Tis means workers will not be walking off and will remain on the job.

Heading into the first holiday weekend of the spring and summer, local police as well as OPP will be out full force Province wide to keep Ontario's Highways safe across the board. OPP Constable Kevin Howe says the opening holiday weekend to the season is a key factor.
He adds this week with Canada Roads Safety Week, all forces will join to combat th big 4: distracted driving, impaired driving, ...

One more day ... That's how long the LCBO and its workers have to reach a deal ... or face strike, just before the Victoria Day long weekend. Employees at the government-owned liquor store could walk off the job at midnight tonight. And we can tell you there's a real good possiblity of that happening. OPSEU President Warren Smokey Thomas tells us contract negotiations have ...

The Incubation Centre for Entrepreneurs was presented with a $5000. cheque from the Royal Bank of Canada. The presentation was made Wednesday morning. General Manager of the Elgin Business Resource Cente John Regan says this amount will help towards developing programs for their youth entrepreneurs. He also says there is still a lot of work to do at ICE to continue to grow the program. ...

The CENTURY 21 Canada System is launched a "Curb Appeal" Campaign nad contest on May 8, 2012 due to incredible consumer excitement surrounding the recent CENTURY 21 Canada Open House Weekend Blitz contest. Enter to win a Landscaping consultation and curb appeal bluepring from celebrity designer Carson Arthur by visiting www.century21.ca/CurbAppeal
"Homeowners are seeing the true value of their ...

Handy Tax Deduction App: Milebug
Spend much time in your car for business? That's a rhetorical question for most real estate agents I know. Agents are some of the most mobile people I know. The miles can really add up, and when it comes tax time it’s important to get that accurate deduction! If you’ve recently completed your own taxes and have vowed not to let mileage slip away ...

If you're a motorcycle or car enthusiast, you don't want to miss this event! The first Annual "REALTORS® Kool Wheels" Charity Bike and Auto Show of LSTAR - in support of Youth Opportunities Unlimited - will take place on Saturday, June 22nd, between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

This week is Canada Road Safety Week. OPP Constable Laurie Houghton says this week is to get drivers to think more about their behaviour on the road and make roads safer. Houghton mentioned this is a week long initiative and they'll be focused on the big four major causes of injury and deaths on Canadian roads. Road Safety Week wraps up on May 20th.

It's finger crossing time for area farmers. They're hoping to avoid what happened last year, which say most, if not all fruit crops in Ontario destroyed by mild wealther and early frosts.
And with Environment Canada issuing frost warnings across Ontario earlier this week, we asked the President of the Norfolk Fruit Growers Association Tom O'Neill what impact this could have on area farmers. ...

There was mixed feelings about it, but Clliff Barwick is back on council as the newest Alderman. Barwick felt council life was something he always enjoyed and felt if coucil thought he could make a contribution, he'd be willing to come back. Barwick mentioned he was pretty sure there would be some mixed reactions about him returning.
He's putting that aside and is looking ...

Former St.Thomas Star and Rodney native Bo Horvat tallied with 0.1 seconds left on the clock in regulation time to give the London Knights a 3-2 win over the Barrie Colts in Game 7 and the Robertson Cup Title. That's the Knight' 3rd OHL Championship and 2nd straight becoming just the 10th team to win back to back.
Horvat was named winner of the Wayne Gretzky '99 Award as MVP of the OHL ...

If you are thinking about selling your home sometime in the future and your garden is in full spring bloom - Take pictures now!
If you have a savvy Realtor, she will use those pictures in a "Look Book" for an added feature for viewings on your home. Often, when we list in seasons that are not so pleasant, it helps to show all aspects of those gardens you have toiled in so lovingly. ...

There are a few construction notices to take note of this week.
1. The L&PS Corridor construction which has closed down a portion of Talbot St. has been extended for another week. It is expected t obe reopened by the end of this week.
2. Expect delays along the Highway 3 bridge between First Ave and Wellington Rd. There will be rotating stoppages so be sure ...

The unemployment rate ison the rise again in the London-St.Thomas area, which can't be good news for our local economy. The rate climbed to 9.9% in April compared to 9.6 back in March.
Elgin-Middlesex MP Joe Preston says they are planning on doing more work to get our area back on track with the rest of the country.
Preston added that he has more roundtables scheduled for this week ...

1. You’re stuck on a too-high price. If your home has been sitting on the market for significantly longer than average, the market has spoken. And it’s saying: the price is too high vis-a-vis the current condition of the market and the property. Period. There are only three variables in this equation - which is helpful, because it means there are really only three ways ...

The unemployment rate i on the rise again in the London-St.Thomas area, which cant be good news for our area economy. The rate climbed to 9.9% in April compared dto 9.6% back in March. That number is compared t o7.2% which is the national unemployment rate for the month of April. That number was unchanged from March.

People are being warned of a possible scam involving the Dream Lottery.
The Dream Lottery has contacted police on two occasions where someone reportedly phoned someone saying the person had won the Dream Lottery Prize. The caller then told the resident that they needed to provide credit card information to claim the prize.
Both residents who received calls were suspicious and ...

Emoloyees with the International Union of Elevator Constructors have now set up pickets outside of the Courthouse construction site on Wellington St. We are stil awaiting comment from IUEC representative Laird Thomson.
After contacting the City for comment about how this will affect the future of the Courthouse project, officials said they were not advised of the pending ...

The Horton Farmers Market will be making its return this weekend. The Market wich features local fresh produce from area farmers and local businesses is ready for another busy season..
Market manager Shawn Devree says she wants the market t obe a bit of a tourist spot in the City. Devree added this it is not a flea market and is a producer only market which ...

The spring market is up & running! Tis the season for multiple offers on those special properties that are well priced and looking great! If you're thinking of selling yours, there are some good lessons to be learned from these properties. Wouldn't you love to put the sign on your lawn today, and have three great offers on your table tomorrow?
I can tell you that it doesn't just "happen" that ...

St.Thomas and Aylmer Police will be lendin a hand in Middlesex on Thursday. Tis is part of a co-operative police initiative across the province to help deal with everyday infractions that affect safety on the roads. The Four Counties intiative will involve officers from Strathroy-Caradoc, London, St.Thomas, Aylmer, Stratford and Woodstock converging in Strathroy. ...

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